10 Amazing Autumn/Fall Crafts Ideas For Kids

This phrase sums up why I loved fall (autumn) as a child, more than the other seasons. If your child loves the colors of fall, pumpkins, and falling leaves, then he or she may also like using them to make interesting, unique fall crafts and activities that are reminiscent of the season!! MomJunction has included a few fall games that will let your kids enjoy the thrill of being outdoors, close to nature.

Fall Crafts And Activities For Children

If your child needs to create fall-themed crafts or art, you can try these. From simple paper crafts to somewhat time-consuming fall activities for kids, we have nine options you can choose from.

7. DIY fall tealight holder

If you have mason jars at home, and a garden filled with dry autumn leaves, you can make a tealight holder.

You will need:

Mason jar

3-4 dried leaves, should be yellow and soft, but not crisp

Glue

Rock salt

Twine

How to:

Clean the jar and pour a spoonful or two of salt in it.

Clean the leaves and brush them with glue on one side. Stick these leaves on the outside of the jar.

Tie the twine at the mouth of the jar.

Put the tealight inside the jar.

You can use leaves of different shapes on different jars for variation.

8. Black cat Halloween greeting card

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Wish your neighbors and family in style, with this cool Halloween greeting card made by your kids. Note that time and patience are essential to making a greeting card, which makes this an ideal fall activity for older kids.

You will need:

1 black velvet craft paper

1 orange cardboard or greeting card craft paper

Golden string

Glue

Blue sketch pen

White paper

Paper Punch

How to:

Cut three equal-sized rectangles from the black sheet. Cut them further on top, to make the ears for the cat. See image.

Punch holes out of the white paper and stick the tiny pieces of paper as eyes. Stick the eyes on the black rectangles. Use the sketch to draw the blue eyeballs for the cat.

Cut the golden colored string into three parts. Twist each string into a bow knot and stick below the eyes, for the nose and the whiskers.

Write a message inside the card and give it to your friends or family!

Autumn is a good time to go out and enjoy the sun, the breeze, and the beauty of nature. In fact, it is the perfect time to introduce nature-themed activities to your kids. You can also plan outdoor events such as hiking, bicycling, brisk walking, and even long tractor rides on the farm. The bottom line is – if it is autumn, get out of the house and enjoy.

What’s your child’s favorite thing to do during the fall season? Tell us about it here.